2004-01-26 Community Planning and Development Commission Minutes

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Town Counsel comments were reviewed and incorporated or revised. Language that was covered by Conditions, e.g. density, was removed. References to mitigation in Findings were removed where they were covered by Condition 8 on mitigation later in the draft. The Findings on compliance with DEP Stormwater Management standards were amended to reflect that the drainage design is preliminary and review of detailed schematics at Final PUD Plan submission is required. There was occasional but much needed levity interspersed in detailed technical review of the Findings. JD reviewed compliance with town standards on the sewer I/I program and watermain improvements required to service the site and language was added or amended accordingly. No waivers of Town by-laws were requested by the Applicant. The draft Conditions were then reviewed. Attorney Latham explained some of the changes he made to the Tables contained in the draft Town Counsel lastly reviewed. Amendments were made to the development Tables in Condition 2 to reflect the density and bedroom and unit mix. Ted Moore explained how they had dispersed some of the affordable units from the condo flats to cottages at the request of'Town staff. Town staff asked for a reduction in 3 bedroom units and the Applicant reduced the proposed number from 64 to 43, or 25% of total units. Town staff recommended 3 bedrooms should be limited to 25% of cottages, exclusive of the condo flats. The Applicant agreed to locate all master bedrooms in the 3 bedroom units to the first floor, in order to enhance the marketability to empty-nesters. The unit bedroom mix was reviewed for consistency after the Staff recommended changes were incorporated. Ted Moore explained the mitigation package is based on the negotiation with Town staff that would allow 43 3 bedrooms. CR was present at the negotiations and recalled that the Town Manager recommended a 3 bedroom limitation of 25% of cottages. JB had concerns about the negotiation between Town staff and the Applicant on the mitigation tied to the number of 3 bedroom units; the negotiations notwithstanding he wanted to await the fiscal impact analysis peer review to determine how many 3 bedroom units should be approved. Parking restrictions and signage were reviewed and amended to limit the aesthetic impact as Tong as the Town has permission to enforce from the ownership association. Roadway connections and gated emergency access were reviewed; 24' pavement width was required where the Fire Department indicated. Emergency access shall be restricted to public safety personnel. At Condition 8 SD suggested continuing the review of the draft Decision to the next meeting due to other items on the agenda. RH moved to continue the public hearing to 2.09.04 at 7:45 PM, subject to an extension by the Applicant, which was granted. CR will update the draft Decision on the preliminary plan and have Town Counsel review. _ NS, seconded. Voted 4-0-0, all in favor.